FS: Original Porsche Le Mans 1970 Iconic Poster

[doremi]

For Sale Original Porsche Le Mans 1970 Poster. It's perhaps the most iconic Le Mans poster besides the Steve McQueen's. Measuring approx 30" x 40" in original frame, I don't believe it's linen backed, so it's in original state and all. There is a tiny crease on top at "Heures" of the poster as seen in the pictures, else, it still retains its bright color. Overall good to very good without any major defects. If you are in Socal, you can examine it and pick it up with the frame, else, it'll be shipped rolled without frame. Price $2895, US shipped.

A little background history about this poster. In the Le Mans 1970 race, Porsche faced the might of Ferrari’s factory-supported V12 screamers, the Ferrari 512s and didn’t shy away from the challenge. Porsche entered five 917s and ultimately only two finished the race. Their persistence paid off as they swept the podium, with the Salzburg 917 taking the victory.

That this was Porsche’s first overall Le Mans victory, and by extension first win poster, makes this one all the more special. The motion blur on the now-famous Salzburg 917 combines well with the imposed checkered flag motif, making for a great visual and since then, has become one of the most iconic Le Mans Poster.

This was also the year that Hollywood came to Le Mans. The race provided the background for the Steve McQueen movie Le Mans. Much of the racing footage of the motion picture was taken from on board a competing car, as the #29 Porsche 908/02 had been fitted with movie cameras. It's a rare piece of Porsche's history to own.

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[doremi]

Reduced price. $2600 for this iconic poster.